Firefighters Toy Program

The San Francisco Firefighters Toy Program has been taking donations and distributing toys to needy families since 1949! Today the need is still there, and met. You can donate a new, unwrapped toy at any San Francisco Fire Station location, and/​or call 415−777−0440 to ask how you can volunteer!

San Francisco Fire Fighters Toy Program
Today I had spent my time helping throw a party to raise toys for the San Francisco Firefighter Toy Program. We had fun. I was responsible for preparation of the fruits dishes… all attendee were contributors to the Toy Program.
It was good to see the Firefighters come pick up all the toys we had received. The truck was full when I had walked outside to see the Firetruck.
All the toys goes to a child less fortunate and helps put a smile on their face during the holidays. Cash contributions were also accepted. Toys were beginning to pile up even before the party began.
Through out the party you can see people making cash contribution towards the Toy Program as well.
Firefighter are accepting Toys and Cash contribution at any of your local Fire Stations.
This toy program is a great one and I’m proud to be a contributor to the program.
No time was wasted… very organized… lots of very nice people…
Additional information can be obtained by calling (415) 777‑0440
I am glad to see this program has been going on for more than 50 years already.
Overall rating of the Toy Program — 5 Stars

The Firefighters Toy Program hosted a chili cook off between firehouses today. We randomly wandered in after breakfast, hearing some music. $ 10 donation/​admission per person and you got to try approximately 10 fire stations’ best take on chili. Our personal fave was the «Wild Boar,» which was both spicy and sweet. Renel, the Giants announcer was one of the guest judges going around to try the chili as well. Variety of chili included vegan chili, sweet chili, spicy chili, and even dessert chili! We were stuffed after 45 minutes of sampling (No one is skimpy on the portions)! There is also cornbread to complement the chili. The firehouse with the «Wild Boar» were smart and served the chili on a mound of white rice, topped with cheese… yum! I am so glad we wandered into the cook off… good eats + good cause=amazing time with hubby!

To learn more about the San Francisco Firefighters Toy Program see the following news articles at the following web links…
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Local firefighters collect toys for kids
While the financial forecast seems bleak this holiday season, San Francisco firefighters are trying to round up as many toys as possible to brighten the spirits of boys and girls who might otherwise have little.
Capt. John Hanley, president of San Francisco Firefighters Union Local 798, which oversees the annual toy collection program, said firefighters have been collecting toys for more than 50 years.
Hanley praised the generosity of San Franciscans.
«People are good about donating. In fact, they are excellent,» he said. But Hanley is worried that with the advent of the Wall Street crisis there will not be enough donations to meet the demand.
According to Charity Navigator, the nation’s largest and most-​utilized evaluator of charities, Americans continue to give.
According to official philanthropic reports, donations last year increased by one percent across the nation.
Richmond District and surrounding neighborhood Fire stations, including Station 10, at 655 Presidio Ave., Station 14, at 551 26^th Ave., and Station 31, at 441 12^th Ave., are receiving donations and accepting applications from needy families to receive toys.
Based upon last year’s needs, Hanley estimates the number of families applying for toys will increase.
«We are anticipating a 20 percent increase above the amount from last year,» he said.
«Last year we collected enough toys to give to 10,000 families in the City,» Hanley said. «No one is denied.»
Donations of money and toys are graciously accepted at any fire station in the City right up to Christmas eve. Donations to the toy collection program are accepted all year-​long.
For more information, contact the SF Firefighters Toy Program at (415) 777‑0440.
— Jonathan Farrell